USA in the 20th Century
What happened in America during Great Depression?
Stock Market crashed
People lost jobs and money
My favorite food is fish.
What about you?
My favorite food is ..
Who invented the laser for cataract?
Patricia Bath
It took weeks to get my car fixed.
How long did it take to get my car fixed?
What is the “New Deal” about?
Government invested money in infrastructure:
roads, bridges, schools, etc.
As a result, people were hired, started earning money and spending them after.
Name the items of the menu.
Appetizers
Main Entry
Side dish
Dessert
Drinks
Who developed the Polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
It rained cats and dogs yesterday night.
Did it rained hard yesterday night?
What countries were America’s allies during the WWII?
Great Britain, Soviet Union, France.
At the restaurant ,if the food and service is great, how much is a tip?
About 18%
Percy Spencer invented a _____.
microwave
We decided to move out from the old apartment because we rented a nice new one.
Why did you move out from the old apartment?
What were the results of the Korean War and Vietnam War?
Korean War: the country got split-
North Korea - communistic society
South Korea- capitalistic society
Vietnam- communistic society
How do you protect yourself from sunburn?
Applying sunscreen
Staying under the shades/an umbrella
Wearing a hat/ sunglasses
Avoiding tanning on the beach between 11a.m.-4.p.m.
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
I was sitting in a quiet room, reading quite intriguing book.
What were you doing while sitting in a quiet room?
What was the main issue of Cold War?
Spread of communism.
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
Before you quit your current job, find another one you’d like.
What should you do before you quit your current job?